12/13/2020
Hello Friends,
It has been a while; I hope I find you happy and safely surviving our COVID pandemic. Many of you are preparing for upcoming holidays and some of you may be looking for a spark. My attention has been diverted but I am hopeful that while you are reading this, I am beginning my Christmas preparations (before I need to stop and quickly fill your orders).
I have posted some of my classic pieces from my inventory for sale in my online store and am introducing a small line of jewelry I am calling the Boho String Series. I chose some of my favorite beads and created this low-cost line of jewelry with a casual style that will have a broad appeal to a wide range of ages. The beads are knotted in place on string. This technique is a forerunner for me knotting pearls, still on my bucket list! I made the necklaces 36” long so they can also be doubled up for a shorter look. I made two sizes of bracelets, One Size and Grande, and both have an adjustable range. And each set has a coordinating earring. Each piece can stand alone, or combined with other jewelry for your unique look.
Quickly, I wanted to announce that I have been selected again to teach a crystal wire wrapping workshop at the Lily Dale Assembly next August in western New York State, provided COVID cooperates. I was scheduled to be there this past summer as well, but was canceled because of the pandemic. I hope we are at a much different place by August 2021. I am very excited about this opportunity and always look forward to visiting the positive energy and spiritual environment that is Lily Dale (lilydaleassembly.org).
And then there is the big news: we bought a lake house in Wisconsin and will be moving, gradually, after Bob retires in June 2021. We are excited to: 1) have lakefront property with a gorgeous view; and 2) be close to our family in Wisconsin and Minnesota. We will be on Little Elkhart Lake, just west of Sheboygan. Stay tuned for developing information on this front.
So, please take a few minutes to visit my shop at www.stivesjewelry.com and perhaps select some item/s for yourself or loved ones. When given the choice, please support a small business. Thank you so much.
Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for a Much Better 2021!!
